Sale 1374 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 7-8 April, 2026

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Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues

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Sale 1374, Lot 4314, 1870-88 Bank Note Issues

30c Orange Brown (217). Original gum, exceptional centering with balanced margins, deep rich color on bright paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 1991 P.F., 2013 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (last two OGph, Superb 98). Only one hinged stamp equals this grade and one grades higher — the Gem 100 offered in our 2024 Rarities sale. For Mint N.H., three share this grade which is the highest awarded. An outstanding stamp for someone who values centering above all — the last Mint N.H. in this grade we sold brought $16,000 hammer.

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